His name is legendary. He’s created some of the most iconic films and characters in all cinema, including the Toxic Avengerand Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD. His name is Lloyd Kaufman and Anchor Bay’s got him! Anchor Bay Films proudly announces the return of Lloyd Kaufman to the theatrical feature director’s chair with the March 18 Blu-ray and DVD release of Return To Nuke 'Em High, Vol. 1.Welcome to Tromaville High School. Your typical high school populated with your basic football jocks, wannabe prom queens and glee club hopefuls. Did I say “typical?” After all, this is Tromaville High, where the glee club has mutated into the hideous Cretins after eating tainted tacos courtesy of the Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent lovers/bloggers, must not only fight the adolescent beasts and freaks, they must also defeat the evil Conglomerate.Will they, along with their mutant pet duck, save Tromaville High and the rest of society? Return to Nuke 'Em High, Vol. 1 has it all–satire, sci-fi, plenty of Troma’s world famous green goo, themes of anti-bullying and LGBT rights. If that isn’t enough, how about death by glee club, high falls, meltdowns and fiery explosions? Wait there’s more! There’s plenty of exposed teen viscera (and breasts!) and love triumphing over prejudice. Just like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Glee–only 100% Troma style!Return to Nuke ’Em High, Vol. 1 was selected by the Museum of Modern Art as part of their prestigious 2013 “Contenders Series,” an annual collection of visionary cinema, selecting influential, innovative films made and released during the year. 2014 also marks the 40th anniversary of Troma Entertainment, the longest surviving independent film label.Fans have come to expect in-depth and plentiful bonus features on Troma Entertainment DVD releases. Not to worry, as Return to Nuke 'Em High, Vol. 1 Blu-ray and DVD boasts the following “Troma-tic” extras:· Audio Commentary with Actors Zac Amico, Clay von Carlowitz, Catherine Corcoran, Stuart Kiczek and Asta Parades;· Audio Commentary with Writer/Producer/Director Lloyd Kaufman, Producer Justin A. Martell, Executive Producer Matt Manjourides, Associate Producer Regina Katz and Writer Travis Campbell;· Casting Conundrum;· Pre-Production Hell with Mein-Kauf (Man)· Special (Ed) Effects· Cell-U-Lloyd Kaufman: 40 Years of TROMAtising The World· Architects of Fear–Edison Device Music Video· Return To Nuke ‘Em High, Vol. 2 trailerThe cast includes Catherine Corcoran, Asta Paredes, Debbie Rochon, Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister and introducing Kevin the Wonder Duck. Fresh from exclusive theatrical engagements in New York, Los Angeles and other major markets, and still playing in exclusive theatrical engagements all over the world, Return to Nuke 'Em High, Vol. 1–presented in all its director-approved, unrated glory–graduates to teach readin', writin' and radiation.

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Alan W. Petrucelli has been an Entertainment Czar since 1980, when he wrote his first national story---an obit of David Janssen. His work has been published in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Redbook, Us Weekly, People, Family Circle and USA Weekend. His latest book, Morbid Curiosity: The Disturbing Demises of the Rich and Famous (Perigee/Penguin), will be released in September.